Baker Hughes Equips Kaminho FPSO Project with ICL Compressors

Baker Hughes was awarded a contract to supply centrifugal and electrical-driven integrated compressor line (ICL) compressors to TotalEnergies’ Kaminho floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) project in Angola. The contract is to be booked in Q3.

Kaminho is an all-electric, deepwater project in the Kwanza basin. It comprises the conversion of a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to a FPSO unit. Production start-up is set for 2028 and is expected to reach production of 70,000 barrels of oil a day.

“The all-electric Kaminho FPSO project in Angola is a key example of sustainable energy development whereby the project will provide critical energy supply to the country, leveraging proven technology to lower its overall carbon footprint,” said Alberto Matucci, VP, Gas Technology Equipment, Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes. “Baker Hughes is proud to be contributing our experience in offshore and our low-emission compression technology to support TotalEnergies, Saipem and the Block 20/11 partners on this important project.”

Baker Hughes’ ICL technology is said to minimize emissions, eliminate routine flaring, and reinject associated gas into the reservoir for storage.

Baker Hughes's compressor technology; image credit: Baker Hughes

Last week Baker Hughes announced it received its largest order of ICL units from the Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE), on behalf of the Dubai Supply Authority. DPE ordered 10 ICL units. These units will enhance energy supply reliability and support local decarbonization efforts. DPE has already been operating three ICL units since 2020 with zero seal leakages and minimal downtime required for maintenance. The recent award from DPE follows awards for varying project applications across Italy, Germany, Argentina, and the United States.

“Our ICL technology is set to be critical to support the gas infrastructure needed to address Dubai’s increasing expansion of renewables into its energy mix,” said Ganesh Ramaswamy, Executive Vice President of Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes. “This landmark order underscores the track record we have built in the market for our low-carbon solutions, and we are grateful to DPE for their continued commitment and trust as they deliver sustainable energy development.”

The 10 ICL units—five for gas storage and five for dual-use injection boosting or gas export to the current gas distribution network—will be installed at the Margham gas storage facility in Dubai, increasing its capacity. By utilizing ICL technology, the project will establish a high-reliability system with reduced emissions. The project will also provide stability to Dubai’s energy supply by supporting the system’s ability to alternate between natural gas and solar power.